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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. 2 – Start stockpiling food. Are you working from home?

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Fun with your clothes on: 5 ways to get more out of your vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I absolutely love traveling. Some people get so stressed that they wish for a vacation from their vacation. If you’re that far gone from having real fun, you can use these vacation tips to get yourself back on the fast track to travel bliss. Travel Tips' Lower your Expectations.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. Food/shopping. People cooked and ate at home. Fast food was rare.

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Your Car Insurance Rates Can Be Lower If…

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’d be flipping burgers at the nearest fast-food chain instead. Author Bio: Elvis Donnelly is a father of two who works from home and lives with his wife. In his spare time, he loves taking on home improvement projects and considers himself a closet chef. Don’t Leave Your Life Insurance Behind! Money Tips'

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6 Ways to Earn $600 and More Before This Christmas

Coupons Do Work

Because when you buy something, see if Ibotta has the item ( couponsdowork.com and other sites will post when you get an awesome deal with a cashback offer from ibotta and other cashback sites). With people traveling for the holidays, and if you are at home, I would sign up to make some extra cash! I once saw $2 KFC on Ibotta!).

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

If so, one of the best small business ideas for you might be to turn your home into your own B&B. Sites like VRBO and AirBnB have made it easier than ever to market your home to travelers in need, and you may even make new friends along the way.